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Work (what is it good for?)

Not sure what this question (or this image!) has to do with anything, but here you go.

Theme: Prioritize your value
Visionary: Sally Hogshead
Prompt: Of these 3 options, which one is most important in your work right now: (a) Quality of life (b) Quality of work (c) Quality of compensation

First thing I did was go to the on-line Merriam Webster dictionary to define the word “work”. (I often approached college papers the same way – going deep, getting super clear on the topic, checking out its etymology)

worknoun\ˈwərk\

1: activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something: a: sustained physical or mental effort to overcome obstacles and achieve an objective or result b: the labor, task, or duty that is one’s accustomed means of livelihood c: a specific task, duty, function, or assignment often being a part or phase of some larger activity

Old English weorc, worc “something done, discreet act performed by someone, action (whether voluntary or required), proceeding, business;” also “military fortification,” from Proto-Germanic *werkan (cognates: Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Dutch werk, Old Norse verk, Middle Dutch warc, Old High German werah, German Werk, Gothic gawaurki), from PIE *werg-o-, from root *werg- “to do”

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So next thing I know, that song “War” (good God) by Edwin Starr is in my head. (If you don’t remember or know the song, here is a link to it.

Go ahead and click it. Seriously. It’s a great song.

And my brain (being so clever) is substituting the word “War” with “Work”

WORK , huh good God
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, say it again . . .”
(Read more: Edwin Starr – War Lyrics | MetroLyrics)

Truth is, I work full-time in (big bad) Corporate America. There are a lot of good reasons why, but the most important one is compensation.

So guess that’s my answer: Option (c.) Quality of Compensation

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But then, my husband Mike walks in to my office (*just as I am writing this)

I say “Listen to this” And then I play this Work song (uh, good God) and let him read Sally Hogshead’s prompt.

SALLY HOGSHEAD is well-versed in understanding and leveraging your value by the way you captivate and influence those around you.

Sally is a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and a leading expert on fascination. Her clients have included Intel, Cisco, Million Dollar Round Table, GE, and Intuit. Her recent book How the World Sees You (#2 NYT, #1 WSJ) applies her research in the science of fascination to leaders and change-makers who want to be more of their best.